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Travelling
There are basically three ways to get to the slopes: fly, drive or by rail. We look at the pros and cons of each
1. Driving
The pros
The great thing is that you are master of your own destiny, it could well work out the cheapest way, and you can bring exactly as much as you can cram in to your vehicle.
The cons
You need lots of time. With shared driving and steely determination you can cover lots of ground but consider how you will feel when the week is done and you have to come home. Low costs might be offset by extra two hotel nights to break up the journey. You'll need snowchains.
2. Flying
The pros
Can be quick, as long as you avoid the busiest airports at the busiest times. Can be cheap, if you book in advance/are flexible.
The cons
Luggage restrictions are getting tighter everywhere. Transfers can be long and expensive. Environmental impact. Expensive at busy times
3. Train
The pros
Relaxing, very few luggage constraints, much faster than driving, stations close to European resorts (if you select accordingly). Green.
The cons
Still will take longer than flying. Works out expensive for a group/family. You'll still probably need a transfer at the other end unless you're going to a large resort with station.
Transfers
It's not the easiest job, whizzing around mountains delivering people to their holidays - which must be one of the reasons transfers can be ruinously expensive. With a group of four, we've always found it cheaper to hire a car at the airport that even do one-hour transfers with a private company. But the choice is yours. If you do hire, make sure the car has been winterized, which means the diesel won't freeze and there are snow tyres fitted and/or chains in the boot.
1. Driving
The pros
The great thing is that you are master of your own destiny, it could well work out the cheapest way, and you can bring exactly as much as you can cram in to your vehicle.
The cons
You need lots of time. With shared driving and steely determination you can cover lots of ground but consider how you will feel when the week is done and you have to come home. Low costs might be offset by extra two hotel nights to break up the journey. You'll need snowchains.
2. Flying
The pros
Can be quick, as long as you avoid the busiest airports at the busiest times. Can be cheap, if you book in advance/are flexible.
The cons
Luggage restrictions are getting tighter everywhere. Transfers can be long and expensive. Environmental impact. Expensive at busy times
3. Train
The pros
Relaxing, very few luggage constraints, much faster than driving, stations close to European resorts (if you select accordingly). Green.
The cons
Still will take longer than flying. Works out expensive for a group/family. You'll still probably need a transfer at the other end unless you're going to a large resort with station.
Transfers
It's not the easiest job, whizzing around mountains delivering people to their holidays - which must be one of the reasons transfers can be ruinously expensive. With a group of four, we've always found it cheaper to hire a car at the airport that even do one-hour transfers with a private company. But the choice is yours. If you do hire, make sure the car has been winterized, which means the diesel won't freeze and there are snow tyres fitted and/or chains in the boot.
